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The Supply of Artillery & Howitzer Components & Armoured Vehicle Weapons Systems Components

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2026 at 13:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Jul 2026 at 20:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 May 2026 at 14:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured artillery and howitzer components, and components for armoured vehicle weapon systems, including the 105mm Light Gun. The requirement covers approximately 499 items identified by NATO Stock Numbers and supplied in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer’s Part Numbers. This is a goods requirement classified under CPV 35400000, military vehicles and associated parts. The articles must meet the Ministry of Defence’s operational and strategic requirements. Babcock Land Defence Limited acted as the Ministry’s agent in managing the procurement. The named supplier, BAE Systems GCS International Limited, is based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The requirement includes the potential for further similar items to be added after award.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award as a single-source contract under the Procurement Act 2023. One lot was awarded to BAE Systems GCS International Limited on 21 July 2026. The award value is £4,000,000 excluding VAT and £4,800,000 including VAT. The contract was signed on 12 August 2026 and runs from 12 August 2026 to 11 August 2030. It is a closed framework agreement with awards made without reopening competition, and has no renewal options. Pricing is firm for the first year, with annual adjustments thereafter. Performance is measured against delivery performance, non-conforming deliveries and new-stores rejects. The direct award rationale cited the supplier’s niche expertise and specific manufacturing, testing and supply experience.

This procurement indicates sustained defence demand for specialist artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapon-system components, including 105mm Light Gun parts. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable Ministry of Defence requirements would need strong capability in manufacturing, testing and supplying highly specialised defence components, rather than general vehicle-parts distribution alone. Credibility would depend on demonstrable niche expertise, technical knowledge and relevant acquired experience, together with the ability to work from NATO Stock Numbers and CSIS Manufacturer’s Part Numbers across a substantial catalogue of items. Suppliers would also need reliable operational capacity and robust quality controls, since delivery performance, non-conforming deliveries and new-stores rejects are explicit performance measures. The direct-award route and sole-source rationale show the importance of defensible technical capability and authorised supply rights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Artillery & Howitzer Components & Armoured Vehicle Weapons Systems Components

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded a 4 Year Framework Agreement for the Supply of Artillery & Howitzer Components & Armoured Vehicle Weapons Systems Components Including 105mm Light Gun. All items within scope of this requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). The contract is intended to include circa 499 NSNs and provided in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN). The contract has a total value of PS4,000,000.00. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to: - Delivery Performance (On Time Delivery) - Non-Conforming Deliveries (NCDs) - New Stores Rejects (NSRs) The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable: 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts. Additional Terms: Contract Duration: 4 Years with no options. The Contractor will ensure the articles delivered meet the Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements.

Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in para 5 of Schedule 5 applies. The contractor deliverables to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd because only BAE Systems GCS International Ltd has significant niche expertise, knowledge, and acquired specific experience to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AF. Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, reserves the right that upon cessation of this contract, if required, a new contract for the supply of goods be awarded to the existing supplier in accordance with section 41(6) of the Procurement Act 2023 utilising Schedule 5 paragraphs 5 (a) & (b) if there are no changes to the sole production and distributor or authorised distributor rights of the required goods. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. In the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081302-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Postcode Area
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE Systems GCS International Limited

Further Information

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